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Created: Fri, 08/30/2019 - 09:49
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Institution Name Wayne State University
College or School Name College of Pharmacy
Short Name Wayne St U
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Street 1 Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Street 2 259 Mack Ave.
Street 3
City Detroit
State Michigan
Zip 48201
Country United States
Program Location: Michigan
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? January 3, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description:
What is the priority application deadline for your program? October 1, 2024
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses:
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is your institution public or private? Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center? No
Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. Semester (2 terms per academic year)
What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program?  3 years
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Not Required
What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? 4 years
Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?  No
Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.  Yes
Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program? Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe: WSU PharmD students are eligible to earn a Bachelor of Health Sciences with a concentration in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the end of their P1 year.
Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?  No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 88
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 100
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 105
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 0
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? No
Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above? Yes
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: The Wayne State University PharmD/PhD program is a unique concurrent degree program in which students complete both a PharmD as well as a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The program combines both the existing PharmD and PhD programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
More information can be found here: http://cphs.wayne.edu/pharmd/pharmd-phd-dual-program.php
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The Faculty of Pharmacy at Wayne State University have developed a contemporary curriculum for the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program that allows interaction with patients and healthcare professionals throughout the four-year program. The Pharmacy program is located in one of the world's leading urban research universities with the reputation of training excellent healthcare professionals. We educate future pharmacists to be highly competent health care practitioners, who effectively and safely provide patient-centered care with other health care team members in diverse settings, to be leaders within the profession and to be lifelong learners. Our PharmD graduates are differentiated and sought after because of their clinical skills and ability to provide inter-professional, evidenced-based care that ensures optimal health of the patient and of the public. Specifically, our graduates are practice-ready, eager, willing to work, and prepared to work with diverse populations. Graduates of the Pharmacy professional program consistently score higher than the national and state averages on the NAPLEX (national licensing exam). Learn more from our website at: http://cphs.wayne.edu/pharmd/
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: The WSU PharmD program no longer requires minimum cumulative or prerequisite GPAs; however, these GPAs will still be considered in the overall review for admission.
The cumulative GPA is calculated by PharmCAS and the prerequisite GPA is calculated by the Wayne State University Admissions Committee. The prerequisite GPA calculation includes only the highest grades earned in repeated coursework.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 74
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 47
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants: Wayne State University does not require a specific number of credits to be completed before starting the program. Instead, we require all students to have completed all prerequisite and general education courses before starting the program. For more information about prerequisite courses and transfer credits, please visit our website: http://cphs.wayne.edu/pharmd/admissions.php
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science BIO 1510-Basic life mechanisms 4
Microbiology BIO 2270 - Introductory Microbiology 3
Microbiology BIO 2271 - Introductory Microbiology Lab 2
Anatomy & Physiology BIO 2870 + BIO 3200 - Six credits of Anatomy & Physiology with at least three of those credits at the 300/3000 level or above 6
Chemistry CHM 1100/1130 - General Chemistry I & Lab 5
Chemistry CHM 1140/1150 - General Chemistry II & Lab 5
Chemistry CHM 1240/1250 - Organic Chemistry I & Lab 5
Chemistry CHM 2220/2230 - Organic Chemistry II & Lab 5
Biochemistry CHM 5600- Biochemistry 4
Math MAT 2010 - Calculus I 4
Physics PHY 2130/2131 - General Physics I & Lab 4
English Composition / Writing ENG 1020- Introductory College Writing (BC) 3
Communication / Speech (Verbal) COM 1010- Oral Communication (OC) 3
Statistics STA 1020- Elementary Statistics 3
Other Civic Literacy (CIV) 3
Other Cultural Inquiry (CI) 3
Other Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) 3
Other Global Learning (GL) 3
English Composition / Writing Intermediate Composition (IC) 3
Other Social Inquiry (SI) 3
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? All science and math prerequisites — or their equivalent — must be completed by May 31 of the year for which you are applying. (For instance, to begin the program in Fall 2025, you must complete these courses by May 31, 2025.)

All non science and general education prerequisites — or their equivalent — must be completed by August 31 of the year for which you are applying. (For instance, to begin the program in Fall 2025, you must complete these courses by August 31, 2025.)
Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites: Due to the unique situation created by COVID-19, the WSU PharmD Program will accept online courses and labs taken in Winter 2020, Spring/Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring/Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Winter 2022, and Spring/Summer 2022.
Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites: P/N grades will be accepted if the grading institution's policy is a C or better to receive a Pass. If the school accepts C- or below as a Pass, students will be required to submit a letter from the instructor documenting what the grade earned would have been. This policy applies to the following semesters: Winter 2020, Spring/Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Winter 2021, and Spring/Summer 2021.
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: Applicants must earn at least a C/2.00 or higher in all prerequisite and general education courses.
Students with a bachelor's degree are exempt from completing the University General Education requirements. Those who qualify under the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) policy (see www.transfercredit.wayne.edu) are exempt from all general education classes.
All science prerequisite courses must be completed within the six years prior to admission.
Link to additional course prerequisites information: http://cphs.wayne.edu/pharmd/admissions-prerequisites.php
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information: Non-academic factors, including volunteer experience, experience in a health care setting, leadership roles in student organizations, research experience and other unique characteristics are evaluated by the committee. While these factors are not required, they may have a positive impact on your application. However, such experience does not replace or excuse lower academic performance.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution? Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required? Two (2)
Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.
  • Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Faculty Advisor: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): REQUIRED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Teaching Assistant: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Not Accepted
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Not Accepted
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: Applicants must submit two electronic letters of reference. One letter must be from a college or university instructor; the second can be from any professional reference such as another instructor or a supervisor at a work or volunteer site. Personal references are not accepted. Please note that while PharmCAS will allow applicants to submit up to four letters of references, the WSU PharmD program will only consider two letters for each candidate.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is preference given to state residents? No
Is preference given to residents of other states? No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)? Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad): Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
Other clarifying information, if necessary: Applicants with international transcripts must send a course-by-course foreign transcript evaluation report to PharmCAS from World Education Services, Inc. This includes Canadian students who attended French speaking colleges/universities. PharmCAS accepts transcripts from English speaking Canadian schools, overseas foreign institutions that have US regional accreditation through CHEA, and US institutions with overseas campuses. Additional information/details can be found on the PharmCAS website.
Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores? Yes
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: You are exempt from taking the TOEFL if:
1)Your native language is English.
2)You have completed all secondary or post-secondary education in the U.S., Canada or other English-speaking countries specified by WSU.
3)You have completed an associate of arts or science degree from a U.S. institution or completed acceptable transfer credit from a U.S. institution of the equivalent of WSU's Basic and Intermediate Composition requirements with a 2.0 grade-point average or higher.
More information about the WSU English language proficiency requirements can be found on the website: https://wayne.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program? Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option? Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: Because of the highly competitive nature of admission to this program, successful completion of all admission requirements does not guarantee an interview or admission. A personal interview will be granted to select individuals who meet all admission requirements by established deadlines. Applicants should obtain as much information as possible about the role of pharmacists and be able to articulate it during the interview process. Interviewers are interested in how well applicants communicate, their drive to be a pharmacist, and their understanding of the pharmacy profession. Completion of the personal interview does not guarantee admission to the WSU PharmD Program.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description: http://cphs.wayne.edu/pharmd/admissions-requirements.php
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class? Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time? No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies: If you are admitted to the WSU PharmD program, you will be asked to submit a nonrefundable $1,000 deposit. The enrollment deposit will be credited to the cost of your tuition.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2025-08-25
Additional details for accepted applicants: The PharmD academic calendar can be found online at http://cphs.wayne.edu/sciences/pharmd-class-schedule.php
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? Yes
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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AACP Institution Number 3100
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